CAFCC: Rivers United hoping to upset defending Champions USM Alger in highly anticipate tie

Rivers United emerge as Nigeria's sole representative in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, defying the odds to carry the nation's football aspirations on the continental stage this season and with the draw released alongside, Stanley Eguma's side will be hoping to go all the way to the very end, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.

The 2022 NPFL champion will take on the defending champions, USM Alger who go into the clash as firm favorites as title holders but will be wary of the danger posed by the Nigerians at home.

Meanwhile, the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League marks the start of the knockout stage of both competitions with blockbusters fixtures lined up for both Friday and Saturday.

Tanzania will be the centre of African football attention this weekend as two of their biggest clubs, Simba AC as well as Young Africans FC welcome two gold medalist in reigning champions, Al Ahly SC as well as Mamelodi Sundowns FC.

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Fixtures:

Friday, 29 March

Simba SC v Al Ahly SC

Saturday, 30 March

TP Mazembe v Atletico Petroleos

Young Africans v Mamelodi Sundowns

Esperance v Asec Mimosas

Total Energies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals Fixtures:

Sunday, 31 March | First Leg Fixtures

Rivers United FC v USM Alger

Stade Malien v Dreams FC

Abu Salim SC v RS Berkane

Future FC v Zamalek SC

By Olaleye Oluwadamilola